Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) kicks a 50-yard field goal against the Houston Texans during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the Texans 25-20. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) kicks a 50-yard field goal against the Houston Texans during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ... more

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (17) is tripped up by Houston Texans tight end James Casey (86) for an 11-yard punt return during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the Texans 25-20. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (17) is tripped up by Houston Texans tight end James Casey (86) for an 11-yard punt return during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on ... more

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) lowers his head during a moment of silence for Oakland Raiders owner Al davis who died Saturday. The Raiders are playing the Houston Texans in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) lowers his head during a moment of silence for Oakland Raiders owner Al davis who died Saturday. The Raiders are playing the Houston Texans in an NFL football game ... more

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Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) leaps over Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the Texans 25-20. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) leaps over Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in ... more

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Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson kneels on the field as he reacts the the Raiders win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the Texans 25-20. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson kneels on the field as he reacts the the Raiders win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders ... more

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Oakland Raiders team photographer Tony Gonzales wears a sticker on his hat honoring Al Davis, the Raiders owner, during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the Texans 25-20. Davis died Saturday. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders team photographer Tony Gonzales wears a sticker on his hat honoring Al Davis, the Raiders owner, during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in ... more

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) leaps between Houston Texans inside linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) and Texans cornerback Jason Allen (30) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at ... more

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) gives Houston Texans defensive back Brice McCain (21) a stiff arm as he fight for extra yards during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) gives Houston Texans defensive back Brice McCain (21) a stiff arm as he fight for extra yards during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium ... more

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is swarmed by Oakland Raiders defender during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the Texans 25-20. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is swarmed by Oakland Raiders defender during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the ... more

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Oakland Raiders players mob Oakland Raiders free safety Michael Huff (24) after he intercepted a pass by Houston Texans' Matt Schaub to end the game in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the Texans 25-20. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders players mob Oakland Raiders free safety Michael Huff (24) after he intercepted a pass by Houston Texans' Matt Schaub to end the game in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, ... more

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Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) wears a decal on his helmet honoring Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, who died early Saturday morning, before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) wears a decal on his helmet honoring Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, who died early Saturday morning, before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at ... more

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Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston (99) celebrates after intercepting the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston (99) celebrates after intercepting the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, ... more

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) breaks away from Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) for a 34-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at ... more

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Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson argues with line judge John Hussey (35) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders beat the Texans 25-20. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson argues with line judge John Hussey (35) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in ... more

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) embraces Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson after the Raiders beat the Texans in an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ... more

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) celebrates his 34-yard touchdown reception against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) celebrates his 34-yard touchdown reception against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. ... more

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Oakland Raiders fans hold up signs in honor of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, who died Saturday morning at the start of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders fans hold up signs in honor of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, who died Saturday morning at the start of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) warms up for his NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Oakland Raiders are wearing a decal honoring long time owner Al Davis, who died early Saturday morning. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) warms up for his NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Oakland Raiders are wearing a decal ... more

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Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson walks about on the playing field as his players warm up for an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson walks about on the playing field as his players warm up for an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

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A record-tying game for Davis' chosen kicker

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Houston -- Five seconds into the second quarter, the Raiders had only 23 yards of offense but six points. Thanks to Sebastian Janikowski field goals of 54 and 55 yards, Oakland trailed only 7-6 despite not having made a first down.

That can leave a defense muttering to itself.

"We knew that coming in, what Janikowski can do with a football," Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph said. "We just have to keep them out of field-goal range. It's not an excuse if he can kick it for 80 yards."

Janikowski didn't need that much foot Sunday, but he did tie an NFL record with three field goals of 50 yards or more in a game. The others who did it are Morten Andersen, for Atlanta in 1995, Neil Rackers (Arizona) in 2004, Kris Brown (Houston) in 2007 and Conner Barth (Tampa Bay) in 2009.

Janikowski was drafted in the first round in 2000 by Al Davis, and showed why Sunday, finishing with four field goals a day after the Raiders' owner died.

"It was great," Janikowski said. "The big guy's watching over us. ... It means a lot. He's going to be missed. Now we can move on and win the championship."

Janikowski said he talked to Mark Davis, Al's son who is set to take over the franchise, before the game. And then Janikowski hit every kick in warm-ups.

"That's his (Al Davis') guy," Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said. "There's no question; this is his football team. Trust me when I tell you, this is Coach Davis' football team, and I'm just getting the opportunity to run it and to lead it."